1 INTRODUCTION
To know how to protect your organisation and yourself from cybercriminals you must first understand what cybercrime is and why it’s become such a problem around the world. This chapter will explain the reasons why it has become a serious global issue. The history of cybercrime will be explored along with legal challenges in addressing cybercrime.
It seems as if everywhere you turn cybercrime is in the news. Everyone is told of the dangers. Banks, for example, are constantly warning their customers about cybercrime threats, and organisations everywhere are launching cybersecurity awareness campaigns to teach people how to protect themselves. Yet cybercrime is still spiralling out of control. What’s going on?
Organisations are ...
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